Acts and regulations
The WCB is responsible for administering legislation related to workers compensation and workplace safety on Prince Edward Island. This legislation is the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The Workers Compensation Act is based on the Meredith Principles, which are the framework of no-fault workers compensation legislation across Canada. The Occupational Health & Safety Act sets out the standards for health and safety in Island workplaces.
The Acts and their regulations can be viewed on the PEI Government’s website by clicking on the links below.
Workers Compensation Act
- General Regulations
- Appeal Regulations
- Spousal Benefits Regulations
- Orders of the Board - Inclusion under the Workers Compensation Act
Occupational Health and Safety Act
- General Regulations
- Workplace Harassment Regulations
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Regulations
- Fall Protection Regulations
- Scaffolding Regulations
The WCB also has a role in enforcing the Smoke - Free Places Act and Regulations, and the Youth Employment Act.
Copies of all Government of Prince Edward Island Acts and Regulations are available from:
Island Information Services
1st Floor Jones Bldg
Charlottetown
Telephone: 902-368-4000
How to provide legislative feedback
The WCB is committed to making sure that PEI’s safety and compensation legislation protects workers and employers, promotes a culture of workplace safety and encourages safe and timely return to work.
Public consultation is an important part of the WCB’s legislative and policy development process. We encourage feedback on our legislation to make sure the laws governing our workplace safety and compensation system remain fair and relevant.
Feedback may be submitted online or in writing, before the applicable deadline.
Workers Compensation Board
14 Weymouth Street
PO Box 757
Charlottetown PE C1A 7L7
Fax: 902-368-569
Although our legislation is available in English only, we welcome feedback in both French and English.
Bien que nos lois soient seulement disponibles en anglais, les commentaires peuvent être formulés en anglais ou en français.
Draft legislation
Please see below for legislative and regulatory changes we are currently inviting feedback on.
|
Legislation and Regulations |
Due Date for Feedback |
|
At this time, there are no legislative or regulatory changes open for consultation. |
|
When draft legislation is available, you may provide input by:
- Reviewing the proposed legislation
- Submitting feedback using the link provided, before the listed deadline
All feedback is considered; however, the WCB is unable to respond to individual submissions. If you have any questions about process, please contact us.
Thank you for helping us to strengthen PEI's safety and compensation legislation and regulations.
Note: Your name and contact information are collected under the authority of section 31(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to contact you to reply to your question. If you have any questions about this collection of information, please contact: FOIPP Coordinator, Workers Compensation Board of PEI, 14 Weymouth Street, P.O. Box 757, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7L7, (902) 368-5680 or toll free at 1-800-237-5049
Policy
WCB policies set the decision-making framework for determining coverage, benefits and safety standards under these Acts.
Policy development is an ongoing process of review and consultation so that WCB policies reflect and balance the needs of Island workers and employers. Learn more about WCB policy consultation.